When you place a loved one in the care of a nursing home, you expect that their needs will be met and that they will, in fact, be cared for. Unfortunately, negligence and outright abuse in this area are all too common. In spite of the many state and federal regulations which have been established to protect the elderly in these settings, gross violations continue to occur every single day, tragically compromising the health, well-being and dignity of some of our society's most vulnerable members.

Common warning signs that a nursing home resident may be suffering abuse or negligence include rapid weight loss, unexplained bruises or other injuries, sudden agitation or emotional withdrawl, the substitution of heavy medication or sedatives for supervision, or the inability of a caretaker to sufficiently explain the patient's condition.

In addition to our work inside the courtroom, senior partner and firm co-founder Steven Levin as well as other members of the firm frequently address audiences around the country, educating and enlightening them on nursing home neglect issues. Mr. Levin also leads high-profile educational seminars for other lawyers in an effort to increase professional awareness and understanding of these issues.

If you believe that a loved one may be the victim of nursing home neglect or abuse in the State of Illinois, you should take action quickly and contact us online or call us at 312-332-2872 TO SET UP A FREE CONSULTATION.

Levin & Perconti has emerged as one of the nation's most recognized and respected leaders in the area of nursing home negligence. Both in the courtroom and outside of it, we are leading the charge to make a difference and create an environment where substandard care will not be tolerated. We have won numerous multimillion dollar verdicts and settlements, including a record setting $3 million bed sore settlement, on behalf of abused and neglected patients and their families, in cases involving: